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Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has entered into law with Royal Assent yesterday, lending some much needed certainty to the industry.

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ICW Group – Building Warranties and Building Control

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ICW: Partnerships built on trust

In the dynamic world of property development, a builder’s reputation is one of their most valuable assets. Today’s homebuyers expect more than just high-quality design and materials; they demand long-term peace of mind. For developers, navigating construction, finance and risk management requires not just a clear strategy but reliable partners.

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A client’s guide to engineered timber buildings

TRADA’s guide is a collection of frequently asked questions and answers intended for developers who are considering engineered timber solutions.

How fleet telematics can help construction meet their eco goals

Fleet and asset management specialists, Masternaut, discuss how your construction company can use fleet telematics to capture data and boost the efficiency of construction vehicles.

Sanctuary gets the go-ahead for 118 affordable homes in Aberdeen

Sanctuary has been granted planning permission to build 118 affordable homes in Aberdeen, Scotland.

New homes on derelict land at a five-year low

The proportion of new homes built on vacant land has fallen by 10%, bringing it to its lowest level over the past five years, according to data by CPRE.

£95m regeneration of Arthur Street estate gains planning permission

Bexley Council’s planning committee has granted planning permission for the £95m redevelopment of the Arthur Street estate in Erith, South London.

Interserve to deliver £17m neonatal facilities contract

Interserve Group has been awarded a £17m contract to deliver the construction phase for the improvements of the obstetric and neonatal facilities at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen.

Kier reports £25m profit warning for 2019

Kier has said it expects underlying profit for 2019 to be around £25m below its expectations, as the cost of fixing the company’s issues also rises by £15m.

Thoughts from the shovel face: Specialist maps and the D-Day landings

75 years ago the D-Day landings benefitted from specialist maps compiled from several lines of evidence to help decision makers.

90 jobs at risk as Dixon Contractors fall into administration

Dixon Contractors, a building firm based in County Antrim, has been placed into administration, putting around 90 jobs at risk.

Balfour Beatty awarded £1.3bn interstate highway project

Balfour Beatty has been conditionally selected, in a joint venture, to deliver the £1.3bn interstate highway project, on behalf of the Texas Department of Transportation.

5 building materials from tomorrow’s world

Our world is built mostly from bricks, wood, steel, glass, and concrete. Let’s look at five new, sustainable materials that could be the building blocks of tomorrow.

How PPP delivers an efficient, effective public estate

Nigel Skinner outlines why the Irish market could evidence the fact that public-private partnerships continue in providing an effective public estate.

Plans revealed for £30m Bolton College of Medical Sciences

Plans have been unveiled for The Bolton College of Medical Sciences (BCMS), a state-of-the-art training facility that will go before Bolton Council’s planning committee next month.

Willmott Dixon to deliver social housing in Leeds

Willmott Dixon has won a £9.3m construction contract with Leeds City Council to deliver affordable homes in Gipton and Osmondthorpe.

Transport improvement programme to open up Perry Barr

The highway transport improvements programme to open up the heart of Perry Barr and support the regeneration of the wider area is set to go out to public consultation.

Riverlinx consortium preferred bidder for Silvertown Tunnel

Transport for London (TfL) has nominated the Riverlinx consortium as preferred bidder to design, build, finance and maintain the Silvertown Tunnel.

Willmott Dixon secures third University of Kent contract

Willmott Dixon will deliver its third project for the University of Kent following a £10m contract to build Kent and Medway Medical School.

An unrealistic ambition: 2015-20 Public Land for Housing programme

The Government recently announced serious failings in its 2015-20 Public Land for Housing programme, which aims to release160,000 homes by 2020

Morgan Sindall wins £16.5m Pantycelyn renovation

Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed to complete the £16.5m Pantycelyn renovation which will include external restorations and internal refurbishments.

Guidance on the treatment of Cross Laminated Timber

Premier Guarantee technical standards manager, John Gilbert, provides technical guidance on the treatment of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT).

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